https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 05:40:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257775 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:42:21 +0000 MamaCate 2257775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been hiking with LO since she turned one and we got a Chicco hiking backpack. Since 2 1/2 or so she has wanted to walk parts but we still bring the backpack for practicality. She is now 3 1/2 and we love our hikes when it is not too hot out (aka now).</p> <p>@pachamama: how old of a baby? The one we have I think starts at one but wants good head control so you could do sooner I think. Let me know if you want me to look for the link. I plan to use my lillebaby carrier for walks/easy hikes with LO2 but he is only 3 weeks so no experience yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257684 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:10:19 +0000 sarah.clarisse 2257684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an osprey hiking backpack carrier. Our little guy has been hiking with us in the backpack since he was about 9 months old (he's almost 2 now). We love it! We found one barely used on craiglist after trying different options at rei and buy buy baby. Osprey was our favorite for comfort and the ease of using the sunshade. I really think the sunshade is key not just for sun protection but it also helps keep branches and stuff from accidently hitting LO on some hikes and it he's tired he's more likely to fall asleep once we put the shade up. </p> <p>Right now we can make it about 2.5 hours before he's tired of being in the carrier. We make sure to let him get out a few times to run and play or walk a bit. We also have snacks with us and a little stuffed skunk that stays in the backpack as his hiking buddy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257583 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:59:13 +0000 KayKay 2257583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a fair amount of hiking over the past year. I think up until about 2.5ish (depending on size and temperament of your kid), you can get a decent workout in and go for awhile. You just put them in a carrier and go. We had an Osprey -- much better than something like an ergo because it is more comfortable, better ventilated, and LO can see more. </p> <p>At some point around 2.5-3 though you hit the tweener stage where they are too big to carry very far but not big enough to walk very far/fast. So you just have to set different expectations for how far and fast you will go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257516 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:20:57 +0000 hilsy85 2257516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't do intense hikes, but more like nature walks...Lo can do 1.5 miles now if he's in the right mood (he's 2.5). We take lots of breaks to throw rocks in the water, collect pine cones, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257503 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 05:27:09 +0000 pachamama 2257503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have specific hiking carrier suggestions for a baby? We love to hike and plan on it with baby next summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257490 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:02:22 +0000 lemondrop 2257490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! It's not the right time of year for us either, I'm dying to get back outside!<br /> We can do about 3 miles with our 3.5 year old before he starts dragging. Snacks and drinks are a must to keep him happy. We have sturdy boots for him, less tripping for him that way- if he falls, he's usually done.<br /> We use the Ergo for our 1.5 year old, our oldest doesn't want to be carried anymore. We also have a framed carrier (Evenflo from a consignment store) but haven't brought it out lately since we've only been hiking on vacations lately and it's a bit much to travel with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257474 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:55:35 +0000 CRGmama 2257474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We recently got a kelty kids hiking carrier and it's been a lot of fun! Our son is only 17 months though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2257400 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:29:05 +0000 JennyD 2257400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We hike too! I take hiking very seriously. So we've been doing it since she was born. She is 3 1/2 now. We have an ergo that we use. We had a backpack carrier like the one described above, but we found last year that it was so hard to get her in and out! So we abandoned it to a friend. </p> <p>We often walk from daycare to my work (just over a mile). We've been doing that for two summers now and I think that has helped her to walk further. She can do 3-4 miles in the course of a day now. </p> <p>She doesn't carry a backpack at all now. We will probably get her a small one next year. We let her wear sneakers. We bring lots of fun snacks (CANDY!) and we often pick berries. </p> <p>I try not to be a hard ass about it but I don't always succeed... I try to "lunge walk" when I'm waiting for her to catch up. Or do push ups while I wait. I hate standing around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256897 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:45:41 +0000 birdofafeather 2256897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meganmp: we got our osprey at the REI used gear sale for a steal! we used our friend's deuter the year before and it was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256895 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:45:00 +0000 birdofafeather 2256895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: oh yeah, the hiking carrier is a must! it's like a backpacking pack but with your kid on it instead. we have a toddler carrier, but we'd all get way too hot. also it keeps her up so she can see, but if we're really out and about, she usually falls asleep. there is also a sunshade that you can pull up. i've worn her, although DH usually does it while i carry the backpack part. my sister, brother and dad have also worn the carrier with her in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256894 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:42:04 +0000 DillonLion 2256894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Is she easy to carry at 2.5? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256892 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:41:11 +0000 meganmp 2256892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it! We both found Deuter backpacks on Craigslist to make it a bit more affordable. They hike a bit, but not tons. Not, of course, uphill, when I need them to. Its fun! Great workout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256889 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:39:16 +0000 birdofafeather 2256889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a hiking carrier for DD (an osprey with a removable backpack) when we're really going and she does have hiking shoes, although at 2.5, they are a bit of overkill since she can walk about .25 miles before she's done. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-any-of-you-hike-with-your-los#post-2256742 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:21:20 +0000 DillonLion 2256742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've gotten into the topic of hiking over the last several months and want to figure out a way to include our LO and our dog. </p> <p>Of course, in our area we are in the triple digits every single day lately, so it is kind of not an option right now. But I'm hoping when it gets cooler we can get back into it. </p> <p>Do any of you hike with your kids? How is it? </p>